Andreas Kaimis

EDUCATION

Stony Brook University

M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Expected May 2025

Engineering Design Track with Project GPA: 3.63/4.00

B.E. in Biomedical Engineering May 2024

Concentration in Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Engineering GPA: 3.70/4.00

EXPERIENCE

Biomedical Engineering Department — Research Assistant June 2023 – Present

Developed a new Low Intensity Vibration (LIV) device model, as a non-chemical approach, for expediting the biomanufacturing process of CAR T-Cell therapy, with a focus of combining both hardware and software user-interface. Quantified human T-cell proliferation and gene expression through fold change and statistical analysis using Python and Google Sheets.
Evaluating experimental results through ELISA and Western Blots.
Created custom bone measurement protocol for LIV mouse model, and image analysis workflow for bone organoid LIV study.
Recognized as Researcher of the Month in May after presenting four posters at the annual undergraduate research symposium.

Prevail Therapeutics (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Eli Lilly) — Analytical Development Intern May 2024 – August 2024

Developed novel titer assay for an adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy platform, with deliverables including a final presentation and technical report.
Investigated the suitability of Analytical Ultracentrifugation (AUC) as an alternative method for determining viral titer compared to orthogonal methods, including Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (ddPCR) and Size-Exclusion Chromatography paired with Multi-Angle Light Scattering (SEC-MALS).
Automated data analysis of AUC data using Excel workbooks and Python scripts to calculate multiple key characteristics.

Stony Brook Campus Residences — Resident Assistant, Assistant Coordinator August 2021 – Present

Appointed duty coordinator, streamlined scheduling of 40 person staff with automation project, cutting scheduling time by 92%.
Oversee 32 international and transfer students, fostering a positive residential experience and mediating interpersonal conflicts.
Collaborate on the Students in Transition committee to plan and implement large-scale programming, including a week-long initiative for students with children. Manage administrative documentation and calendar to streamline departmental efforts.
Serve as Administrator On Call, managing crisis response for over 2,500 students, handling student conduct cases, and providing referrals to campus resources.

Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) — Course Instructor July 2023 – April 2024

Instructed biomedical engineering introductory workshop series for pre-college students through hands-on activities covering data and image analysis, anatomy, genetic engineering, 3D design, bioelectricity, etc. over the course of 2 weeks in summer session, and recurring Saturdays in fall and spring sessions.
Led a successful bacterial transformation lab to genetically modify E-coli to express a colored reporter protein.

Genetic Engineering and Introduction to Biomedical Engineering — Teaching Assistant August 2022 – May 2023

Mentored student project groups on engineering design proposals and innovations in the biomedical engineering field.
Crafted an introductory Python mini-lecture series, modeling genetic circuits and managing large-scale bioinformatic data.
Developed course materials, conducted review sessions, and held office hours for enhanced learning support.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Nano-drug Delivery Design for Treating Pancreatic Cancer January 2022 – May 2022

Collaborated in a team of four to develop a nanoscale engineering design, considering FDA and production constraints.
Proposed an innovative exosome delivery method as a potential treatment to improve pancreatic cancer survival rates.
Enhanced exosomes with additional surface proteins to exploit natural cell pathways, targeting and treating obstructed cancer cells with a dual-therapeutic approach.

Proposal of Genetically Modified Bacteria for Tumor Suppression January 2022 -May 2022

Collaborated with a team of six peers to explore innovative uses of bacteria for enhancing human health.
Designed a novel gene circuit to engineer bacteria capable of suppressing tumor growth effectively.
Developed informational graphics detailing the bacteria’s targeted proliferation in hypoxic tissues and cancer cell specificity.

SKILLS

Master's Student, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University